The Story of Us: CIT 2020

by Matthew Ghan, CIT ’15 & CIT Director ’20   This summer I had the honor and privilege to serve as URJ Camp Newman’s CIT Director. I strongly believe that Camp Newman’s CIT program is one of camp’s most integral programs that brings out the best...
Working at camp is the perfect job

Working at camp is the perfect job

By Brooke Riggio, Summer Staff Liaison & Program Coordinator   Picture this: it’s yet another uncomfortably warm July day, you are sitting in the back seat of your parents’ 2007 heather grey Chevy Suburban with butterflies in your stomach (and you’re not...

A Summer to Celebrate

by Christine Wedner, Senior Assistant Director   Two months ago, on June 5, 2020, the first grandchild, the first boy, our first baby graduated High School. Our son’s story has its own unique twist because at the age of 3, he was diagnosed with Autism. We were...
5 Tips for a Nefesh Staff Member

5 Tips for a Nefesh Staff Member

by Rachel Dubowe, Summer Assistant Director & Past Nefesh Director #1 … Listening is Cool: You should think that listening is one of the coolest things to do! Nefesh staff members always have time to listen to all campers. Camp days are busy, silly, fun and...